I have an idea for a security device but i suck at wiring

[Rammstein1224]

Originally Posted by None2Slow

If you do that, then you have to pop the hood and risk somebody watching you. Then they know that something under the hood was messed with and may figure it out. When you install a kill switch, dont just put it under the dash or the seat. Get creative. Most thieves have seen it before and know where to start looking. If they cant get it in a matter of a minute or so, there gone. A friend used a 4x4 activation switch on his lowered Chevy. They tried stealing it 3 seperate times and never got it. I think it did its job. Just to point out the obvious, it was a 2x4 truck

Well im not only that they will see me pop the hood but the pain in the *** that will be doing everytime i want to get out. im trying to do something i can flip even when i just go into a store for 5 mins or something. i do like the relay idea but i would route the relay cut off into the cab so its easy to flip real quick.

Originally Posted by 7.3HeavyHauler

I would consider a different place than under the dash, lets say someone gets into my truck first thing they are going to see are my 3 gauges that I installed in the dash, plus a switch and what appears to be another switch (rheostat for hi idle), they go to cranking and its not starting, they may start flipping switches and if it still doesn't start then they are either A. giving up or B. know you've been doing things to your truck...mmmm wonder if theres a switch under the dash??....bam, he gets it started and drives off. I'm sure there are quite a few variables in there but all I am suggesting is a different spot than under the dash
my security system is my glow plugs believe it or not.....i have 2 of 8 that work, takes about oh 20 minutes to get it started when its less than 30 deg...i would think a thief would have given up after 5 minutes.

Im not gonna just throw it right under the dash in sight, i would put it up where the pedal position sensor is so that only by muscle memory would you be able to find it. and its not like i would put a nice light up switch it would be just a plain old black switch that would blend in. With my truck being lifted as much as it is trust me he wouldnt be able to reach it from the ground and he wouldnt be able to bend to see when he is sitting.

Also on another note, i dont live in the ghetto of california...i live in iowa, im not terribly afraid of theft because the car thefts here are just mostly dumb teenage kids that see people who leave keys in cars. The chop shop scene is really non existent. Yes i know there will always be pros everywhere but honestly you can leave your doors unlocked and your keys in and your car and you will be fine. but thats why i want to do this just to add that extra step that will probably prevent 99% of the robberies. i figure its better than nothing at all

[None2Slow]

I had the great opportunity of living in Sacramento, California for most of my life and my brother happend to "borrow" cars that didn't belong to him. I learned a lot of useful info on how not to get your car stolen. When a car dont start, the first thing they do is reach under the dash and look for a kill switch. Then next to the seat and center console, ash tray. The 1's that they dont find are usually in plain view. If you use a factory type of switch that was for an option that your trunck didn't come with, like the 4x4 switch or a switch for a power sunroof or even using the power window stich from a 4 door truck on a 2 door. Lots of ways to hide it in the open. The less convienent for you, the less for them.

On a side note, a friend of my brothers broke into a car, reached under the seat looking for whatever. Grabbed the handle and was like "yeah, I just found a gun" and pulled it. He became aware of his surroundings as the police showed up that he just found a stun gun.

[rascal]

Sounds like you guys are describing a cheap alternative to a Ravelco device.

My Ravelco is wired into my starter and fuel systems. Yeah, keeping up with the plug sucks but as long as I keep it with me I know my truck can't be started without many hours of work. We all know theives want the "easy" jobs.

All you can do is make it as difficult as possible for them and they will move on to the next target.

Don't get me wrong; if a thief really wants something they will figure out a way to get it.

Like the old saying goes; locks are meant to keep honest people out.

[Rammstein1224]

Originally Posted by rascal

Sounds like you guys are describing a cheap alternative to a Ravelco device.

My Ravelco is wired into my starter and fuel systems. Yeah, keeping up with the plug sucks but as long as I keep it with me I know my truck can't be started without many hours of work. We all know theives want the "easy" jobs.

All you can do is make it as difficult as possible for them and they will move on to the next target.

Don't get me wrong; if a thief really wants something they will figure out a way to get it.

Like the old saying goes; locks are meant to keep honest people out.

Thats exactly what it is, thats how i got the idea i believe i saw a thread u posted in but yea exactly if he really wants it he will find the switch but they want a turn key operation(excuse the terible pun) but im just trying to make that extra step just a little bit harder and he will be more apt to give up and cut his losses